The reason for the 9600GT and not the 8800 GT is to cut down on cost plus I do plan on on running SLI in the future, now I know what you are thinking "That board doesn't support SLI." So I plan on making a couple of upgrades in the 4-6 month future.

I was having a chat with John (3.0Charlie) and I know I keep changing my mind on what I want for this system. I'm an impulse buyer and it's a bad habit and because of this I tend to change my mind about what I want. John reminded me of the 4 questions I needed to ask myself regarding my build. I hope John doesn't mind but I'm gonna share this with everyone.

Quote:

1. budget?
2. how long do you wish to keep it?
3. which softwares do you have already installed on your current rig?
4. what do you typically do with your computer?

Answer honestly and I'll build you a rig. Tell me which parts you already have and wish to re-use, and which parts you absolutely want in your rig.

Here are my answers.
1. budget?
A. not including parts I already have $500-$600
2. how long do you wish to keep it?
A. 2-3 years
3. which softwares do you have already installed on your current rig?
A. Windows XP, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Dreamweaver, Call of Duty 4, GRAW2, Stranglehold
4. what do you typically do with your computer?
A. Game, graphics, web design, surf the net.